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Erasmus welcomes Arendse return as Boks opt for continuity against All Blacks
Rassie Erasmus has made four changes to the Springbok starting XV for Saturday's third Test against New Zealand at FNB Stadium, with Kurt-Lee Arendse returning on the wing after missing the Cape Town victory. The head coach emphasised continuity in selection following the 33-26 win that levelled the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series at one match apiece.
Erasmus makes four changes for third Test against All Blacks in Johannesburg
Kurt-Lee Arendse returns to the Springbok starting XV as Rassie Erasmus makes four changes and a positional switch for the third Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium on Saturday.
Erasmus makes four changes for third RGR Test at FNB Stadium
Erasmus reverts to his original front row and brings in Kurt-Lee Arendse on the wing for the injured Damian Willemse, with Cheslin Kolbe shifting to fullback, as the Boks prepare for Saturday's third RGR Test against New Zealand at FNB Stadium.
Nché deflects Rennie's scrum criticism to referee as series heads to decider
Ox Nché deflected Dave Rennie's scrum-walking accusations to the referee's interpretation while admitting the Springboks need fewer resets, after earning his 50th Test cap in Saturday's series-levelling 33-26 win over the All Blacks.
Willemse ruled out of Soweto decider as Erasmus confirms hamstring blow
Damian Willemse will miss next weekend's series decider against New Zealand after suffering a hamstring injury in Saturday's 33-26 victory at DHL Stadium. Rassie Erasmus confirmed the fullback's absence following the Cape Town triumph that levelled Rugby's Greatest Rivalry at 1-1. The Springboks now face selection headaches in the back three ahead of the Soweto showdown.
Springbok centre Joggie Jansen passes away at 78
Former Springbok centre Joggie Jansen, who earned 10 Test caps between 1970 and 1972 and is remembered for one of rugby's most celebrated tackles, passed away following a heart attack in Namibia on Sunday. He was 78.
Erasmus warns of improved All Blacks as Greatest Rivalry heads to decider
South Africa's 33-26 win at DHL Stadium levels the Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1, with Erasmus warning the Springboks must improve significantly before the Johannesburg decider despite ending Dave Rennie's unbeaten start as All Blacks coach.
Erasmus demands defensive improvement despite Springboks levelling Greatest Rivalry series
Rassie Erasmus has called for significant defensive improvements ahead of Saturday's third Test against New Zealand at FNB Stadium, despite South Africa's 33-26 victory in Cape Town levelling the four-match series at 1-1. The Springboks head coach acknowledged the All Blacks' attacking threat, with New Zealand outscoring his side four tries to three in a contest that remained in the balance until the final whistle.
Rennie targets line-out and breakdown speed ahead of FNB Stadium decider
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has identified set-piece struggles and ball speed as key areas for improvement following Saturday's 33-26 defeat to the Springboks in Cape Town. With the series level at 1-1, New Zealand face a crucial third Test at FNB Stadium this weekend.
Springboks level Greatest Rivalry series with 33-26 victory over All Blacks in Cape Town
South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 at DHL Stadium on Saturday to draw the Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series at one apiece. Siya Kolisi marked his return from injury with a first-half try, while Pieter-Steph du Toit celebrated his 100th cap with victory. Ox Nche earned his 50th Test cap in the win as the Springboks prepare for next weekend's encounter at FNB Stadium in Soweto.
Nche reaches 50-cap milestone as Boks eye sold-out Soweto decider
Ox Nche marked his 50th Test cap in the Boks' 33-26 win over the All Blacks in Cape Town and is anticipating a massive occasion at FNB Stadium in Soweto on 5 September, while warning that a wounded All Blacks side will come back harder.
Du Toit makes history with century win over All Blacks
Pieter-Steph du Toit became the 11th Springbok centurion and the first to beat the All Blacks in his 100th Test, as South Africa levelled the Greatest Rivalry series with a win at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Airlink jets cleared Cape Town Stadium by as little as 12.5 metres during Springbok-All Blacks Test
Flight-tracking data reveals the Airlink jets that flew over Cape Town Stadium before the Springbok-All Blacks Test cleared the roof by as little as 12.5 metres.
Erasmus hits back at Rennie's scrum complaints after Springboks seal Cape Town victory
Rassie Erasmus has dismissed All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie's claims that the Springboks employed illegal scrum tactics during their 33-26 victory in Cape Town. The Springbok boss defended his pack's technique and accused Rennie of resorting to media pressure, while the New Zealand coach maintained his concerns after raising issues with World Rugby ahead of the second Rugby Championship Test.
Kolisi leads Springboks' ferocious response to level series against All Blacks
The Springboks rediscovered their power game in Cape Town, battering the All Blacks 33-26 to level the series at 1-1. Captain Siya Kolisi scored a crucial first-half try and delivered a thunderous hit on opposite number Ardie Savea as South Africa responded emphatically to their Ellis Park humiliation. Cheslin Kolbe's flawless boot contributed 18 points, but a late All Blacks surge ensured the decider in Johannesburg remains wide open.
Springboks reclaim top spot as All Blacks' reign lasts just one week
The Springboks returned to number one in the World Rugby rankings after beating New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town, with the All Blacks' time at the top lasting just one week — mirroring events from the same fixture 12 months ago.
Erasmus front-row gamble pays off as Springboks level series with All Blacks
South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 in the second Test, levelling the series 1-1, with Rassie Erasmus controversially replacing his entire front-row an hour before kick-off.
Erasmus fires back at Rennie's scrum allegations: 'We're not f***ing walking around'
Rassie Erasmus has forcefully rejected Dave Rennie's post-match allegations of illegal scrummaging, insisting the Springboks 'scrum straight' and accusing New Zealand of attempting to influence referees through the media ahead of the series decider at FNB Stadium.
Savea warns All Blacks cannot afford another slow start after Cape Town defeat
Ardie Savea admits the All Blacks cannot afford to give the Springboks another fast start after a slow beginning cost them in their 33-26 defeat in Cape Town.
Rassie fires back at All Blacks over scrum accusations
Rassie Erasmus publicly rejected All Blacks accusations that the Springbok pack walks around or uses negative scrum tactics, hitting back in a fiery post-match address in Cape Town.